Ryoko's

This is probably the best example of American Japanese food ive ever eaten, bar none. Whats American Japanese food? Think, like, American Chinese food (orange chicken? Baked cha siu?) but then i want you to withdraw all negative thoughts of divey chinese take out spots and panda expresses, whats left is pure gluttonous awesomeness of flavor and texture thats hard to find in many other establishments.
The Koraage is deliciously crunchy and tender at the same time, the tea is delicious (if youre into that) and the beer is... Well, they have beer, isnt that all that matters?
Id call it more izakaya than sushi for certain though, a unique display of which my very white, bearded, texan, comedian friend calls "kentucky" which is the koraage in a sushi roll and is what defines my description of american japanese food.
The tomago, which i will try at any restaurant that serves it, was underwhelming, however.
Ive always been told that a restaurant may be famous for the truffle and foie and caviar but anyone who actually knows what theyre talking about will make all judgements on the humblest of dishes, the egg, if the egg dish, whether it is an amuse, app, entree, main, passe, dessert, whatever, if it isnt correct then what is the value of adding all the expensive flavorful crap on top? Tomago should be purely creamy yellow and a piece that is as cohesive as a slice of tofu, with little to no browning and a fluffy, airy texture that melts like butter, and sorry guys, but ive had better, so take some time and practice, so i can come back and give the egg star back!
Overall though, ryokos is a san francisco mainstay for sure.

Love love love this place!!! The music/dj is always great! It's a lot of 90s-10s hip hop and pop but sometimes they play more recent artists. The service can be great, just depends who you have. We've had waiters really take care of us: bring out some mochi for the birthday girl, pour our beers for us, give suggestions on their favorite items. Other times they just take your order and that's it. All in all the food always arrives hot (or cold) in a timely manner.

Sushi is solid - fresh and tasty. We get a mix of rolls and nigiri. I usually go with two friends and they always make enough nigiri for each of us (vs the set of 2). Appetizers like chicken karage, togadashi and takoyaki are delicious!! Prices are reasonable.

Parking around the corner ($20) but comes with an attendant so your car is safe.

Ryoko's is a hidden gem in San Francisco!!

Service: Very friendly, efficient, and accommodating service. Our server was very knowledgeable, patient, and delivered our food and bill quickly.

Ambiance: Upbeat, modern, and dynamic atmosphere with upbeat EDM/house music, low lighting with colored bulbs, and a variety of seating options according to party size. Seats at the bar are also available. Some aspects of the restaurant (louder music, unusually low lighting, tight seating, and stairs/ramps between tables) may be important for some to consider with sensory considerations or physical limitations.

Food: All of the food I have tried here (sushi, karaage, miso soup, agedashi tofu, and seaweed salad) has been absolutely amazing. Truly one of the best Japanese sushi bars I've been to; the food is always so fresh, beautifully prepared, and flavorful.

Overall, this place is absolutely a must-go for anyone looking for a fun Japanese dinner or late night bite in downtown SF. Highly recommend and will be back!

Ryoko's offers solid sushi at a reasonable price. I tried a few of their raw and fried rolls, as well as the takoyaki appetizer. The fish is fresh, and the rolls are thick and nicely rolled. The scallop was my favorite - tender and sweet. The takoyaki was fine, though I'll stick to sushi next time. They also have daily specials.

The restaurant itself is below ground and dimly lit, with an open layout and full bar that make the establishment feel cozy yet not too crowded. There's a live DJ which lends to a casual, almost nightclub-y atmosphere. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive.

Ryoko's my current pick for any late-night sushi cravings.

It's almost an underground sushi spot and the vibes are immaculate. I sat at the bar and the service was amazing. The drinks were so cute and delicious. The waiters and waitresses were super attentive. The sushi was super fresh, I'd definitely recommend this place!

This place is phenomenal, The sushi was incredible the service and vibes were amazing. It's very dim in there and it was a little warm in there. Our server Katie was the best and very attentive for how busy it was. We got the san francisco roll and a fried california roll and My bf and I can say that was the best sushi we've ever had! We got a blue drink and some sake and a dry beer and it was pretty good, no real complaints about it at all! We got tempura and it was pretty delicious the broccoli was the best and my bf loved the shrimp. I get miso most places that have it available and It wasn't my favorite but it wasn't bad. Overall our favorite dinner we've had our trip in SF and we might come back for our last dinner of the trip!

It was a miss for us. We only tried the gyoza (homemade, fine but I've had better at chains like yanagi kitchen), Pokémon roll (no rice and soy paper, which I usually love but this was so bland) and volcano roll (recommended, has pb).

I feel like this place was made for people that want to go to sushi but don't really like it? Like for kids?

I didn't think the music was anything special either.

I saw the tips and reviews and was ready for some decent sushi.

A lot of the other places I saw were omakase and $150/pp.

I'm most recently from la area (Long Beach) and we just have way more decent sushi options. I read Torrance has most population of Japanese outside Japan.

Anyways, not so excited to try more sushi joints in sf. I've had better in Philadelphia...

I don't even know if there was any fish in the rolls I ordered, but I'm sure I ordered wrong...

So $25/pitcher of beer isn't bad. One server did not want to be there yet know anything about the menu. Other server was nice.

We were seated w no wait on a Wednesday night like 7pm.

Cool to hear it's women owned but the good reviews seem to be from years ago and seem to be for the nightlife/ music.

I haven't lived in sf in 15 years but the music scene was def a thing back then and this wasn't it. Maybe it's different on the weekends.

I eat here once a week. it's always packed and full of energy. Best sushi outside of Japan! highly recommend.

We brought a party of 7 and they got us in quickly in a great little room. The food and service were fantastic and the fish very fresh.
I had to call for the receipt and they responded quickly. I highly recommended Ryoko's as a sushi lover!

What a fun hidden gem. Perfect for date nights! Super friendly service, reasonably priced food, and decent quality. The space is small-ish, vibey and cute, it feels like the setting of an indie movie. Definitely would come back to enjoy the DJ & live music.

I've been coming to Ryoko's for years, and it's always been one of my favorite spots in the city. The place has an incredible underground vibe that's hard to find anywhere else, and the fact that they sometimes have a DJ just adds to the cool, laid-back atmosphere.

The sushi here is consistently good, with fresh ingredients and creative rolls that never disappoint. It's a bit on the pricier side, but for the quality and the overall experience, I think it's worth it. If you're looking for a great time with delicious sushi and a unique ambiance, Ryoko's is definitely the place to go.